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PL54 CGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,066 mi
Last recorded93,066 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,827 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,826 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2018 80,777 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Front brake disks worn pitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,512 miles

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Fail 23 Jun 2017 80,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,267 miles

center stop lamp inop disconnected

ex security

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,140 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 69,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,516 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,756 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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PL54 CGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL54 CGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL54 CGF registered?

PL54 CGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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